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Midwinter Break: A Novel
Bernard Maclaverty
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Description for Midwinter Break: A Novel
Paperback.
With Midwinter Break, a moving portrait of retired couple Gerry and Stella Gilmore’s marriage in crisis, Bernard MacLaverty reminds us why he is regarded as one of the greatest living Irish writers. Through accurate, compassionate observation and effortlessly elegant writing, MacLaverty reveals the long-unspoken insecurities that exist between Gerry and Stella over their four-day holiday in Amsterdam, crafting a profound examination of human love.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393356236
SKU
9780393356236
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About Bernard Maclaverty
Bernard MacLaverty is the author of five previous collections of stories and five novels, including Grace Notes, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Midwinter Break, shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Born in Ireland, he now lives in Glasgow, Scotland.
Reviews for Midwinter Break: A Novel
"Sure-handed and captivating."
The Washington Post "Utterly gripping.… This is a quietly brilliant novel, which makes for essential reading."
Guardian "[A] tender, affecting novel.… MacLaverty’s gorgeous prose is tactile and understated… and the poignancy of his story fills the reader with yearning."
Minneapolis Star Tribune "An artist with a subtle feel for the ordinary, MacLaverty’s wry, outstanding ... Read more
The Washington Post "Utterly gripping.… This is a quietly brilliant novel, which makes for essential reading."
Guardian "[A] tender, affecting novel.… MacLaverty’s gorgeous prose is tactile and understated… and the poignancy of his story fills the reader with yearning."
Minneapolis Star Tribune "An artist with a subtle feel for the ordinary, MacLaverty’s wry, outstanding ... Read more